LUIS MUNOZ'S SEPTET

One of those special musical visionaries, constantly challenging the musical realm, breaking out in new directions and discovering new rhythmic territory.

KAEEF RUZADUN "CREATIVE ARTS"

Pianist, composer and student of Horace Tapscott.

JOSHUA CRUMBLY GROUP

17 year-old Joshua Crumbly is receiving much recognition as a young and rising performer. He has appeared at the Playboy Jazz Festival, Long Beach Jazz Festival. - http://www.myspace.com/joshuacrumbly

QUARTET EQUINOX

This all virtuoso quartet mixes flamenco rhythms; Buleria, Rumba and Solea Por Buleria etc., with Swing the cool vibe of jazz. Dirk K - Flamenco Guitar, Dean Taba -Bass, Andy Suzuki - Sax, Flute and Bass Clarinet, Brad Dutz - Cajon, Hand Percussion, Vibes and Marimba. - http://www.quartetequinox.com/

EMILE MARTINEZ SEXTET

Martinez has studied with trumpeters Clay Jenkins, Oscar Brashear, and James Ford III. Taking the summer off from his studies at the Berklee College of Music, this local rising star performs with his sextet to the Jazz Bakery.

MITCH MARCUS QUINTET

From post-apocalyptic jazz to scintillating trance hypnotism, the Mitch Marcus Quintet delivers a unique brand of original music. This dynamic collective features the extended compositions of saxophonists Mitch Marcus and Sylvain Carton, as well as the rumbling opuses of drummer Ches Smith. -http://www.myspace.com/mitchmarcusquintet

TESSA SOUTER

"Tessa Souter has all the qualities I value most in a musician: great time, beautiful phrasing, gorgeous sound, a respect for silence, an emotional connection to the moment, and a wonderful ability to tell a story. She is the 'real thing' in every way." -guitarist Larry Koonse -http://www.myspace.com/tessasouter

SEAN HENNESSY JAZZ SEXTET